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Large Ebonized Wooden Elephant Chest, circa 1940s

$5,480.82
£4,065.31
€4,600
CA$7,505.08
A$8,344.22
CHF 4,367.69
MX$102,339.06
NOK 55,611.79
SEK 52,504.12
DKK 35,013.24
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About the Item

Whimsical and very decorative carved elephant, with a top "drawer", which opens onto a hollow space. Ebonized hardwood.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 17.33 in (44 cm)Depth: 29.93 in (76 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Hardwood,Ebonized
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Visible fissures where the wood has aged and retracted. Structurally sturdy.
  • Seller Location:
    Isle Sur La Sorgue, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU93776460423

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